flying elbows

Is the flapping elbow gesture really needed to notify the next rider to take
a pull? Horner seems to like its use but I never noticed many other guys
bothering. Seems like wasted energy as it's self-evident when the lead guy
pulls off.

It uses slightly more energy than giving them the finger

Mark VandenBerghe

maybe Dr. Cogglin can calculate the exact wattage wasted...


"matabala" wrote in message
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Is the flapping elbow gesture really needed to notify the next rider to
take
a pull? Horner seems to like its use but I never noticed many other guys
bothering. Seems like wasted energy as it's self-evident when the lead
guy
pulls off.

Mark VandenBerghe wrote:
It uses slightly more energy than giving them the finger

Mark VandenBerghe

maybe Dr. Cogglin can calculate the exact wattage wasted...

I would figure less energy, based on maintaining an aerodynamic tuck
and less muscle recruitment than would be required to bring the arm
back, muscle recruitment for digital extension, and muscle recruitment
for returning the arm to the handlebars (against a headwind).